Our academy

At our dental academy, we provide training and seminars focused on technology applied to

Optimum Dent Academy

Medicadent Dental Clinic is at the forefront in the use of the latest technology in Fotona laser systems across all dental specialties. It also serves as a prominent training centre in Istanbul.

Through our dental academy, Optimum Dent Academy (www.dent.academy), we hold monthly training sessions and seminars on the latest advancements and applications in dentistry. Our focus areas include dental implantology and laser bio-dentistry. 

High-level training

Furthermore, we have established a protocol with the German Society of Implantology (DGI) (www.dgi-international.de) for short and long-term implant courses in Turkey. The aim of these courses is to provide top-level training for both local and international doctors.

Within the Medicadent family, we understand that the passion for dentistry and the ensuing success become more meaningful as we share professional knowledge.

Our instructors

Optimum Dent Academy

Dr Zafer KAZAK M.Sc.

Dr Zafer KAZAK graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1987.

He furthered his education by completing a Master's Degree in Laser at the Faculty of Dentistry at RWTH Aachen University (www.aalz.de) between 2005 and 2007, obtaining a Master's Degree from the University of Nice, Liège, and Aachen.

Dr KAZAK served as an external staff member at the Aachen University Laser Academy for six years, organizing laser master's programs in Turkey and participating as an instructor.

In 2010, he became a dental implant instructor at the International German Implant Training Academy (IFZI) (www.ifzi.de)

He is the founding president at both the "Global Dental Association" (www.global.org.tr) and the "Optimum Dent Academy" (www.dent.academy), established in 2012. Since its inception, these associations have organized various long-term training programs, symposiums, workshops, and national and international conferences.

In 2014, Dr KAZAK's contributions were acknowledged when he became an advanced education partner of the "Laser and Health Academy" (www.laserandhealthacademy.com).

Dr Mehmet KUTLU TANK

Dr Mehmet KUTLU TANK graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1988. In 1995, he completed his doctoral research project at the Hanau Institute of Pathology in Germany.

He completed his PhD at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, specializing in Endodontics, in 1996.

From 2001 to 2006, Dr TANK practiced as an independent dentist at the "Dr.Med.Dent MKTank" clinic in Wuppertal, NRW, Germany.

He was a founding partner of IVORYDENT GmbH&Co.KG, focusing on projects related to the import-export and production of dental prostheses.

Between 2008 and 2017, he worked as an endodontist at the Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic of Istanbul Baskent University Educational Practice and Research Hospital.

Throughout his career, Dr TANK has been actively involved in translation activities for various dental books and magazines.

Currently, Dr TANK is an instructor at the Medicadent Dental Clinic, where he applies the SWEEPS and PIPS systems in root canal treatment.

Optimum Dent Academy

Optimum Dent Academy

Dr Nur GURGEN

Dr Nur GURGEN graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 1990. She later undertook specialized training in the following areas:

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Since 2013, Dr Nur GURGEN has been actively practicing aesthetic and prosthetic dentistry, which are her areas of expertise, at the Medicadent Dental Clinic.

Dr Nesrin SONMEZ

Dr Nesrin SONMEZ graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2011.

Subsequently, she pursued doctoral education in the field of Prosthetic Dentistry at the same university, completing this in 2016.

Her doctoral thesis focused on analysing the mechanical properties of different materials used with CAD/CAM systems.

In 2013, Dr SONMEZ received specialized training in implant surgery at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

In 2017, she began teaching at Beykent University Vocational School, Department of Dental Services.

In 2018, she assumed leadership roles as head of the Dental Services Department and head of the Dental Prosthetic Technologies Program, positions she still holds today.

Dr SONMEZ currently specializes in aesthetic dentistry, implant restorations, and the Fast & Fixed concept at the Medicadent Dental Clinic.

Optimum Dent Academy

Optimum Dent Academy

Dr Begum GOK COBAN

Dr Begum GOK COBAN graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2008.

he completed her doctoral education at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Suleyman Demirel University.

During her doctoral training, she actively participated in various oral presentations and communications at both national and international conferences.

Additionally, Dr GOK COBAN has contributed to community oral hygiene education programs in numerous schools.

She currently works as a paediatric dentist at the Medicadent Dental Clinic.

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